NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The Merrimack College Athletic Department has announced a time change for the men's ice hockey team's upcoming exhibition bout against the Russian Red Stars.

Originally scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, Merrimack and the Red Stars will now square off at 4 p.m. The contest will be webcast on the Merrimack Sports Network and streamed (audio only) via the Pack Network.

Following the exhibition, Merrimack will turn its sights toward Citi Frozen Fenway 2014 on Saturday (Jan. 4) against Providence College. Tickets are available online via the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park.